The TDI badge stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection, and is the badge fitted to turbodiesel versions of the golf. These engines are well known for their dependability as well as producing a great balance between performance and fuel efficiency.

What is the most popular Golf?

The Golf Match is the most popular version of the Golf. It's a mid-to-high specification version of the Mk7 golf and came equipped with adaptive cruise control, touchscreen sat nav and air con as standard. Of the Mk8, the Life is the most readily available on the used market. Though it's the entry-level model, it still comes with alloy wheels, front/rear parking sensors, sat nav and climate control.

Is the Volkswagen Golf good for long-distance driving?

Yes, the Golf is a very comfortable motorway cruiser. The interior is also spacious enough to accommodate passengers on a longer trip.

Is the Golf a good family car?

Yes. Volkswagen has always designed the Golf to be a family car. For a long time now, the Golf has only been available in a five-door layout, and it's very straightforward to fit an ISOFIX child seat in the back. Even performance versions such as the GTI and R retain excellent practicality but add a serious dose of performance.

Does the Volkswagen Golf come as a hybrid or electric version?

Yes, you can buy the Golf as an e-Golf, which is a fully electric car. This has lots of advantages, such as much lower running costs. There is also a plug-in hybrid version that allows for up to 42 miles of electric driving before switching to petrol/electric hybrid power to allow you to continue your journey.

Is there a four-wheel drive version of the Golf?

Yes, the very popular Golf R hot hatchback (and estate) comes with four-wheel drive as standard. The other option is the relatively rare Alltrack, which is an estate model.

5,195 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 2.0 Golf GTD Semi-Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£14,490

2L
39.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Grays of Holbeach

01406430115 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 3dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

Low Mileage

£9,000

2L
83.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

RSG MOTOR GROUP

01344204666 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr DSG

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

2L
84.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

SMCARS (LTD)

02830447097 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 - S TSI 5-Door

£3,999

1.2L
133.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Bexhill Motors Eastbourne

01323403942 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 1.6 TDI Match Edition 5dr

£10,750

Finance available £218 pm

1.6L
81.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Chartwell Suffolk Ltd

01787326839 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.4 TSI 13kWh Style DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£12,299

Finance available £174 pm

1.4L
38.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Monks Park Motors

02039577351 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf(65) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech GT Estate 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£12,000

42.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Tower Hill Garage

01252415424 *

Volkswagen Golf1987 (33) - 1.8 CLIPPER 2d 90 BHP 2-Door

Low Mileage

£12,994

1.8L
109.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Convertible

Staverton Garage Limited

01327221580 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.4 GTE DSG 5d 242 BHP 5-Door

Reduced

£19,995

Finance available £390 pm

1.4L
21.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Victoria Motors

01225437258 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.6 TDI Match Edition 5dr

£12,850

Finance available £265 pm

1.6L
78.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Crawford Car Sales (NI) Ltd

02889440217 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,999

Finance available £390 pm

1.5L
27.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£28,168

2L
5.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Oxford Kidlington

01865956226 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

£35,498

2L
20.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Glasgow London Road Motorstore / Vanstore

01416118432 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.6 TDI SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£14,295

1.6L
38.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motortrust UK Garstang

01942365158 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 Tsi 150 Style Edition 5Dr

£19,998

1.5L
19.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Battersea Volkswagen

02037636641 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£19,650

1.5L
23.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Marshall BYD Northampton

01604343549 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

£19,450

Finance available £379 pm

1.5L
37.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Agnew Volkswagen Belfast

02890021959 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - GTI 2.0 TSI 265ps 7-Speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

£40,031

2L
4.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Bristol

01172331336 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.6 TDI SE 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,500

Finance available £123 pm

1.6L
36.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

New Look Motors

01216618627 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,695

Finance available £150 pm

2L
74.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

The Motor Deals Limited

01782529078 *

Why buy a used Volkswagen Golf?

If you're in the market for a practical, comfortable and dependable car with the added benefit of timeless style and design, then a used Volkswagen Golf is a great choice. The Golf is also available with petrol, diesel, hybrid and even full electric engines.

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Pros

Efficient engines
Impressively refined
High-quality interior

Cons

Rivals are more involving to drive
Digitalised interior is a bit fiddly
Plain styling

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Different generations of used Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf has been on the roads since 1974, with the UK being one of its best markets. Over the course of eight generations, Volkswagen has kept the Golf stylish and relevant. The newest models remain highly efficient and thoroughly enjoyable to drive.

Eighth Generation (2020 to 2020)

The most recent generation has been completely redesigned inside and out. The style is more striking, with interior features similar to those of the all-electric ID.4. Enhanced safety systems have also been added for a more protected drive.

VW released all-electric models and a plug-in hybrid for increased efficiency, further adding to the overall appeal of the latest generation Golf.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1 - 2
MPG:: 34 - 941
Acceleration:: 4.6 - 10.7 seconds
Boot space:: 273 - 611 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.5 TSI 204 Style eHybrid 5dr DSG
Cheapest
1.0 TSI Life 5dr
Fastest
2.0 TSI 333 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Seventh Generation (2013 to 2020)

The MQB platform created a Golf that was 100 kg lighter than earlier models, meaning better performance, handling and fuel efficiency. Safety features such as Automatic Emergency Braking was added. As with previous generations, VW continued working on ways to make the Golf more efficient, with improvements year over year.

In 2013, the Golf R hit the scene and brought class-leading hot hatch performance. Such was the popularity of the Mk7 Golf, over six million were built and sold worldwide.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Full Electric / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 2
MPG:: 34 - 166
Acceleration:: 4.6 - 12.9 seconds
Boot space:: 272 - 605 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
99kW e-Golf 35kWh 5dr Auto
Cheapest
1.2 TSI S 3dr
Fastest
2.0 TSI 310 R 3dr 4MOTION DSG

Sixth Generation (2016 to 2020)

It didn't take long before drivers realised how amazing this generation was, with the 2009 model winning the World Car of the Year award. Despite its sharp style, this generation didn't go on many years before another design took over, making them even more desirable on the used market.

Most notably, this generation receives a lot of praise for its safety and the high-tech features included.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1 - 2
MPG:: 44 - 57
Acceleration:: 6.3 - 10.8 seconds
Boot space:: 380 - 605 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.4 TSI Moda 5dr DSG
Cheapest
1.4 TSI Moda 5dr DSG
Fastest
2.0 TSI GTI Moda 5dr DSG

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